BISP director acts on illegal deductions complaints
During the operation, authorities blocked over six devices used by individuals involved in these illegal deductions.
Speaking to the media, Director Panhwar stated that the government has disbursed Rs13,500 each to over 80,000 deserving women in the district, establishing various distribution points for easy access to funds.
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